Arsenal have drafted in major global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to conduct strategic exercises that explore operational improvements at the club.
The Premier League champions could look to cut costs but are
also eying improvements in other areas of the club to ensure they maintain
their current status in the game.
From a financial perspective, Arsenal announced record
revenues of £691million ($934.4m) while almost breaking even with an overall
loss of £1.4m for the 2024-25 season. Their
underlying operating losses before the disposal of player registrations did
grow from £50m in 2024 to £65m in 2025, however.
Overall operating costs rose by £53m from £147.9m to
£200.8m, which at the time, Arsenal said reflected increased staging costs,
specific direct costs of delivering increased revenues, certain residual
property matters and inflationary pressures.
A really top football club has to find different ways of staying ahead of the curve, many of them off the pitch.
I am personally a little sceptical about whether consultants offer value for money or whether they tell you things you know (or should have known) already. I should know as I have done some myself (although only pro bono in football).
However, BCG have a positive global reputation. It is one of the 'big three' management consultants.
It certainly knows something about soccer. Its report on the forces reshaping the beautiful game can be found here (12 minute read): https://www.bcg.com/publications/2026/three-forces-that-are-reshaping-the-business-of-football
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